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title: "Cloud Usage"
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published: "2018-07-26"
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# Cloud Usage

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d39f5c81-dfa7-4f4a-babb-09fc10eb0e67

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cloud Usage" was conducted by the Met Office, focusing on the software package and information systems industry. This process took place in the South West region of England and has reached the Award stage. The contract, valued at £135,244.79, was awarded on 19 April 2018, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Government Framework Agreement, G-Cloud 9. The contract period spans from 20 April 2018 to 31 July 2018, with the tender period concluding on 30 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in cloud services and software solutions. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts would include those offering innovative software packages, data management solutions, and IT consultancy services that align with the evolving needs of government agencies. The successful supplier for this contract was Amazon Web Services, Inc., indicating that larger organisations with proven expertise may also be involved in these procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract awarded after further competition under Government Framework Agreement G-Cloud 9.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14f1c60c-a9d2-4cfd-9701-0e19b4fe0194 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,244 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,244 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMAZON WEB SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2018 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14f1c60c-a9d2-4cfd-9701-0e19b4fe0194

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14f1c60c-a9d2-4cfd-9701-0e19b4fe0194
  26th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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